This is a critical offseason for Tennessee Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi. He's already made a major decision by hiring Robert Saleh to be the new head coach. Attention now shifts to the acquisition portion of the summer, with free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft looming.
The Titans are equipped with signifcant resources. Borgonzi was already expected to possess the financial flexibility required to accelerate the rebuild through free agency, should he choose that approach. Recently, some news came down the NFL pipeline that made Borgonzi's situation even better.
The NFL informed organizations earlier this week that they are projecting a 2026 salary cap in the range of $301.2 million to $305.7 million, Tom Pelissero reported. That would represent another significant jump from this past campaign's $279.2 million cap number. That's excellent news for Borgonzi.
Tennessee Titans got a cash injection with larger salary-cap hike than expected
Over The Cap has already updated their offseason projections. They now have the Titans entering free agency with a league-leading $104.7 million in cap space. That number was previously predicted $100 million prior to Pelissero's reported cap-hike.
The Titans took a patient approach in free agency last offseason. They were careful to avoid making the Ran Carthon mistake of spending wrecklessly and aimlessly. Borgonzi prefers to build the Titans via the draft.
Borgonzi has job security, but the pressure naturally mounts after a 3-14 season. The Titans also hired a new head coach this offseason, and they now possess confidence that they have their franchise QB on the roster in Cam Ward. With the possibility for quicker success, Borgonzi could be more aggressive in free agency than he was an offseason ago.
Despite all the optimism in Tennessee following the Saleh hire, the roster still needs major upgrading. Borgonzi will enter free agency with clear-cut holes at EDGE, wide receiver, and cornerback, to name the priorities. Interior offensive line, running back, safety, and linebacker qualify as secondary needs.
The NFL is more profitable than ever before. Borgonzi's Titans (and their 31 contenders) are slated to benefit with an injection of spending cash. How Borgonzi manages the Titans' offseason resources will help dictate the 2026 season.